How to Install Antivirus for Fire TV Stick?
Antivirus is a software or program which is used to search for, detect and eliminate viruses and other malicious software like virus, computer worms, keyloggers, trojan horses, spyware, and others. These are some important tools which are required in your device to protect from viruses and other third factors. To avoid such types of errors, people download antivirus software on their devices to protect their files from any damage. These tools are critical when the point comes of cyberthreats and cybercriminals. This article will help you to understand the importance of antivirus for Amazon FireStick. It will also mention how you have to install antivirus on FireStick device.
I would like to say that our body needs to protect itself from any diseases and ailments. Same like that your streaming device also needs to protect from viruses. We can figure out how much antivirus is important. Any gadgets that are connected to the internet like FireStick, are endangered by ever-evolving cyber threats. We must make sure that our private information does not fall into the wrong hands. It’s time to protect our devices.
Which Antivirus apps can be downloaded for FireStick?
There are various antivirus apps but there are some apps that only support Amazon Fire Stick. The apps are:-
- Bitdefender
- Virus Total
- Malwarebytes
- Webroot
Now, I will explain the steps on how to download the Antivirus app for Firestick, starting with the Downloader app for that, which we will need for each APK installation.
How to install Downloader on FireStick?
As I mentioned above, first, you need to install the Downloader app to get the antivirus APK file to secure your device. If you don’t know much about the Firestick, then the Downloader app is the savior for you. It will do wonders for you. It helps you to download third-party apps easily from the internet with just a few clicks away. For this, I am mentioning a guide here which will help you to install Downloader easily.
- Go to the Home screen of Firestick, and navigate to Find.
- Scroll down once and select Search.
- Use the on-screen keyboard, and go to the search box. Start typing Downloader. Select Downloader when it appears underneath the keyboard under the list of suggestions.
- Click Downloader under the APPS AND GAMES category.
- Click on Download as shown in the image below and get the Downloader.
As you know, whenever you download a new app, you have to give permission to some settings.
- Press the Home button on your Firestick remote. Then, go to the settings which are represented by the gear icon.
- Click on My Fire TV.
- Select Developer actions
- Click on Install unknown apps
- Click Downloader to turn it ON.
Know the major difference between Firestick Vs Fire TV devices
How to install Antivirus on Firestick?
Now, you have already installed the Downloader. So, it will become easy for you. You have to follow some steps to install Antivirus on Firestick / Fire TV devices.
How to Install Webroot on FireStick?
Webroot is one of the proficient and active antiviruses which is compatible with all the devices to protect from any virus and junk captcha. It scans all apps, files, and websites and determines that it is safe. It is one of the simplest ways to verify the device and its resources.
- Open the Downloader app. If you are unable to find it. Then, you need to go to view all the apps from the home screen.
- Then, Select the input box that says Enter a URL or Search Term.
- Then, you have to type in the box https://bit.ly/2SDLeVa and later select Go. The URL is one of the important factor, so verify that there are no typo errors.
- Once it is downloaded. Click on INSTALL.
- Select DONE.
- Click on Delete to remove the APK from your FireStick’s internal storage. Here, we’ve used the APK only to install Webroot. So, there is a need to remove an unrequired file.
- Finally, Click on Delete again.
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How to use Webroot Antivirus on FireStick?
As you have followed the guide to install the Webroot antivirus on your device. When you will open the app. On your home screen, some questions related to security will appear before proceeding further. After this, you can click on Fix this or Ignore. It totally depends on you.
After this step, you will have a home screen somewhat like this. If you want to scan your device. You can click on the Scan for Threats Now button.
It may take some time to scan all the files. It depends on the number of files and the storage which is present on your device. Once the scan is finished. Then, select Finish.
You are almost done. At the bottom, there are three sections which are Security, Identity and Privacy, and Help.
Inside the Security section, there are two subsections of Antivirus and Secure Web Browsing.
Now, you can scan the device for the Antivirus section and also check on ignored threats(if any).
The main function of Secure Web Browsing is to block malicious websites and their viruses. But to make sure that no damage must occur to your device. For this, you have to install the SecureWeb app separately.
First, you have to set up a Webroot account. Then, you can locate all about identity and privacy.
I hope that these steps will help you to know how to install antivirus on firestick and protect your device from antiviruses. Stay tuned for more such guides.